This 127.7-mile drive from Mineral Point, WI, to Menomonee Falls, WI, is a straightforward trip that can easily be accomplished in a single day, taking about 2 hours and 37 minutes. Predominantly a highway-focused journey, you'll spend about 81% of your time on major roads like I-94 and US Highway 18 and 151, including a significant 54.7-mile stretch on I-94. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, this route is budget-friendly for a day trip. The journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a convenient connection between two Wisconsin locales.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.9 miles from Mineral Point, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 127.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 127.7-mile trip, with 81% of the route on major arteries. You'll primarily navigate on I-94, US Highway 18 and 151, and West Beltline Highway, experiencing a significant uninterrupted stretch of 54.7 miles on I-94. This profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speeds and efficient travel, rather than winding country roads or extensive city driving. The road character remains largely consistent, prioritizing speed and directness for the majority of the 2 hour and 37 minute journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,226 ft799 ft
Total Climb
502 ft
Total Descent
685 ft
Highest Point
1,226 ft
~27.4 mi in
Elevation Range
427 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US Highway 18 and 151. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near WI 23; WI 39 / Commerce Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 127.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WI 23; WI 39 / Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.7 miles (US 18; US 151): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|WI 23; WI 39 / Commerce Street
Turn left onto WI 23; WI 39 / Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
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46.7 mi into trip|~57m in|US 18; US 151
Take the exit onto US 18; US 151 toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 1...
8
55.9 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 267B
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wiscon...
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115.1 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
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115.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mineral Point, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin Dells, Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
Wisconsin Dells
55.9 mi in|~1h 10m
Cth F: Waukesha
115.1 mi in|~2h 14m
Sussex
115.1 mi in|~2h 14m
Cth F North: Waukesha
115.4 mi in|~2h 14m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
54.7 mi
58m
US Highway 18 and 151
37.4 mi
44m
West Beltline Highway
8.8 mi
11m
US Highway 151
6.6 mi
7m
West Main Street
4.6 mi
9m
Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi
7m
I 39
3.1 mi
3m
Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 54.7 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Point, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
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Start on South Chestnut Street
325 ft·16 sec·South Chestnut Street
2
Turn right onto Doty Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·Doty Street
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Turn left onto WI 23; WI 39
463 ft·11 sec·Commerce Street
4
Continue on WI 23; WI 39
0.5 mi·1 min·State Highway 23
5
Turn right onto WI 23; US 151 Business
1.0 mi·1 min·Dodge Street
6
Continue on WI 23; US 151 Business
0.5 mi·55 sec·State Highway 23
7
Take the ramp onto WI 23; US 151 Business
0.4 mi·45 sec·WI 23; US 151 Business
8
Merge onto US 151; WI 23
6.6 mi·7 min·US Highway 151
9
Continue on US 18; US 151
37 mi·44 min·US Highway 18 and 151
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 18; US 151
0.5 mi·1 min·US 18; US 151
Toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 NorthUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 12; US 14; US 18; US 151
8.8 mi·11 min·West Beltline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 267BToward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin DellsUse the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 39; I 90
3.1 mi·3 min·I 39; I 90
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Exit 138AToward I 94 East: Milwaukee
15
Merge onto WI 30
0.2 mi·11 sec·WI 30
16
Merge onto I 94
55 mi·58 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 295Toward CTH F: Waukesha, SussexUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
188 ft·6 sec
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
19
Turn left onto CTH F
4.5 mi·7 min·Redford Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on CTH F
1.5 mi·2 min·Waukesha Avenue
21
Turn straight
374 ft·12 sec
22
Turn straight onto CTH F
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi·54 sec·Town Line Road
24
Enter roundabout onto CTH F
74 ft·4 sec·West Main Street
25
Continue on CTH F
4.6 mi·9 min·West Main Street
26
Turn left onto WI 175
21 ft·0 sec·Appleton Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2 hour and 37 minute duration for this 127.7-mile drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. Plan for one stop to refuel or stretch your legs; the longest stretch without exits is 54.7 miles on I-94, so be mindful of your fuel gauge before beginning that segment. The estimated fuel cost is a low $20, making it an economical day trip. Since the drive is relatively short, you can easily start in the morning and arrive with plenty of time to spare at your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.9 miles from Mineral Point, WI, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.9 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mineral Point, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mineral Point, WI
This is one driving day of about 127.7 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Mineral Point, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 54.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.9 mi from Mineral Point, WI
· 1h 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Mineral Point, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Menomonee Falls, WI
The final approach into Menomonee Falls, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Menomonee Falls, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Birch & Banyan Coffee
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~10 min detour
3.9 mi from route
~10 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 109.5
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.96 one way
$39.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.92
$43.84
premium
$4.89
$24.57
$49.15
diesel
$5.61
$28.19
$56.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.3
0
$13.41
$6.13
Efficient EV
31.9
0
$11.17
$5.11
EV Truck/SUV
51.1
0
$17.88
$8.17
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Mineral Point, WI
Morning
in Mineral Point on Friday
Local time
9:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning
in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
9:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mineral Point, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 127.7 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, US Highway 18 and 151, West Beltline Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.9 miles from Mineral Point, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 127.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WI 23; WI 39 / Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.7 miles (US 18; US 151): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mineral Point, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin Dells, Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 799 ft to 1,226 ft elevation with about 502 ft of total climbing.
